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2006-838-Minutes for Meeting August 07,2006 Recorded 8/23/2006COUNTY NANCYUBLANKENSHIP,F000NTY CLERKDS CJ 1006.838 COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 08/23/2006 04;04;21 PM I IIII IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII -8 Do not remove this page from original document. Deschutes County Clerk Certificate Page If this instrument is being re-recorded, please complete the following statement, in accordance with ORS 205.244: Re-recorded to correct [give reason] previously recorded in Book or as Fee Number and Page Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF MEETING LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2006 Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building, Second Floor - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend Present were Judge Michael Sullivan; Commissioner Bev Clarno; District Attorney Mike Dugan; Hillary Saraceno, Commission on Children & Families; Les Stiles, Sheriff's Office; Becky Wanless, Parole & Probation Director; Bend Police Chief Andy Jordan; County Administrator Dave Kanner; Bob Smit, KIDS Center; and Bob LaCombe, Juvenile Community Justice Department. Also in attendance were Jack Blum, citizen member; Ernie Mazorol, Court Administrator; and media representative Shaliz Koleini from News Channel 21. No other members of the public were present. 1. Call to Order & Introductions. The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m., at which time the attendees introduced themselves. 2. Approval of Minutes of the May 1, 2006 Meeting. WANLE S S : Move approval. DUGAN: Second. Approval was unanimous. 3. Update regarding Dedicated Courthouse Parking. Sheriff Stiles said by now there should have been a final report from Homeland Security, but the document is not yet available. Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, August 7, 2006 Page 1 of 4 Pages Judge Sullivan indicated he would like to see this document first before taking further action. This will be addressed further at the next LPSCC meeting. 4. Discussion of LPSCC Website and "Wish List". Mike Dugan explained only six counties responded to the survey; Deschutes County should review this information and submit replies if it is not too late to do so. (He referred to a handout, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A.) Items 1 through 27 should be prioritized and a reply sent it. He added that members should also keep in mind whether the County would have to end up paying for the program. 5. Drug Court Ernie Mazorol stated that today was the first day for drug court, and there was one person with two children; more families are in the pipeline. The treatment team meets prior to drug court, reviewing the applicants and providing information to court personnel. About ten to fifteen families are anticipated. The referral agencies are the Department of Human Services and the District Attorney. If the family passes that threshold, a series of assessments follow. The main criteria is that these are families where children have been removed from the home, and there are allegations of drug use in the household that is likely to lead to criminal action. He added that they did not want to start out with a really strict criteria; they want to work through each case by case so that no particular group of people might be excluded. Mr. Mazorol stated that family court takes on difficult cases and sometimes is successful in turning things around when it was thought there was no hope. They feel the same may be true for drug court. Mike Dugan added that these are not easy cases, and the intensity of treatment may cause some people to refuse to be involved. Becky Wanless stated that if you work just on the easy ones, the chance of recidivism is actually higher; so you do want the worst of the worst. Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, August 7, 2006 Page 2 of 4 Pages 6. Discussion of Sexual Assault Examinations at SCMC for Pediatric Patients. Bob Smit gave an update of how these examinations are handled at St. Charles Medical Center. If there is a sexual assault, specially trained nurses conduct examinations and gather evidence, and work with the victims. There is additional training for those nurses working with victims under age 15. SCMC had pediatric trained nurses in the past but no longer does; the KIDS Center medical director provides oversight. It could be seven or eight months before SCMC can get the proper staffing; for now, they are bringing in a specialty doctor, as this type of work is difficult for emergency room staff to handle. KIDS Center will continue to work with SCMC to provide additional training and help to the nurses. At least some gaps are covered in regard to recovering evidence, and they try to get the children services through the KIDS Center as soon as possible. The Redmond branch of SCMC is currently training someone to handle adult cases but has no one for cases involving children. Hillary Saraceno added that trained nurses are not always available in the narrow window of time needed to address an incident; there could be delays. It appears to be primarily a pay issue. 7. Other Items and Items for the Next Meeting. The group discussed having the new County Administrator, Dave Kanner, become a member, replacing Mike Maier. Mr. Kanner was previously a LPSCC member in Jackson County. BLUM: Move approval. WANLESS: Second. Approval was unanimous. Ernie Mazorol asked if the group should take a position on any ballot measures. Dave Kanner stated that public employees should take care about taking a personal stand. It is a fine line for a public entity to take a stand on a particular measure. A discussion ensured regarding whether LPSCC has an obligation to the community to report in its best interest. It was generally felt that knowing something might be coming, whether it is legislative or the result of a vote, if it has a negative impact, there is a moral obligation to speak out. Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, August 7, 2006 Page 3 of 4 Pages Dave Kanner stated that the group can advocate and a vote could be called unanimous even if the elected officials do not take a stand. It does not hurt to give the facts and the project impacts. The public will make its own decision on whether this is acceptable. Judge Sullivan said that the group should decide how to proceed on specific items. He added that technically, he can publicly support the construction of a new jail but cannot support a levy to fund its operation. Sheriff Stiles indicated he would do the legal homework and figure out how the group can ensure its moral obligation can be fulfilled to do the right thing. Judge Sullivan stated that regarding on the clock vs. off the clock, individuals can volunteer any way they want as private citizens. Mr. Mazorol and Ms. Saraceno will help investigate how the group can address this issue. The next LPSCC meeting will be held on Monday, September 11 due to the Labor Day holiday. The September agenda will include: • An update on drug court. An update regarding the courthouse parking issue. Being no further items discussed, the meeting adjourned at 4: 30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ( ItA Recording Secretary Attachments Exhibit A: Sign-in sheet (1 page) Exhibit B: Agenda (1 page) Exhibit D: LPSCC "Wish List" Priorities (1 page) Exhibit E: KIDS Center Newsletter (4 pages) Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, August 7, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Pages z z V w Q w J LL v 0 m v Q) n. O N 4- C Q) i~ r6 s.. O c0 ~ C ~ ~ y < v V ` V UQ 4'j C Q, c U z .p ' v 7 v A ~vKes Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MEETING AGENDA LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL 3:30 P.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2006 Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building, Second Floor 1300 NW Wall St.., Bend 1. Call to Order & Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes of Monday, June 5 Meeting 3. Update (continued) regarding Dedicated Courthouse Parking for Law Enforcement Personnel & Emergency Vehicles - Ernie Mazorol, Andy Jordan 4. Discussion of LPSCC Website and "Wish List" (information attached) - Mike Dugan 5. Update on Drug Court 6. Sexual Assault Examinations at SCMC for Pediatric Patients - Bob Smit, KIDS Center 7. Other Business and Items for the Next Meeting County LPSSC "Wish List" Priorities Issue # 1001m # of 1 - Continue and expand drug court rant opportunities RC.7 Vll,tl, 3 2 Increase funding for District Attorney's offices and staff 6 3 4 Budget building and allocation formula for Community Corrections, including funding for jails (SB 1145) Restore funding for alcohol and drug treatment and access 6 4 5 Funding for, and access to, mental health treatment, i.e. single member households not currently covered under the Oregon Health Plan 2 6 Change the statute requiring local law enforcement to do mental health transports to "regional" facilities 1 7 Ade uate funding for forensics beds at state hospitals 2 8 Adequate funding for OSP 1 9 Funding for, and access to, mental health treatment, i.e. single member households not currently covered under the Oregon Health Plan 1 10 Change the statute requiring local law enforcement to do mental health transports to "regional" facilities 1 11 Evidence based treatment see explanation below 1 12 Expert Witness funding 1 13 Redesign Oregon drivers' licenses to include a nationally recognized form of biometric identification 1 14 . Civil forfeiture legislation for assets used or gained in conjunction with identity theft 1 15 State funding for regional drug task forces, with a focus on metham hetamine 2 16 Move the monitoring of medical marijuana to the state Health Department. Tax medical grow operations by the number of plants to fund the department and the inspections. 1 17 Prohibit felons from being licensed as medical marijuana growers. 1 18 Enact "three strikes" legislation for repeat property offenders. 1 19 Extend transitional leave for DOC inmates to maximum supervision expiration date to send re-offenders back to DOC for remainder of sentence. 1 20 Expand closed custody availability for mentally ill population at the state level. 1 21 Restore the capacity of counties to operate county diversion programs for youth offenders at high risk of commitment to OYA, basic services for earlier intervention, and juvenile crime prevention programs for youth at imminent risk of entering the juvenile justice system 1 22 Increase transitional housing services for individuals coming out of secure confinement 1 23 Restoration of capacity of State Police especially for 24 x 7 patrols 1 24 Stabilize Indigent Defense funding to avoid insufficient funding that resulted in shut down of the courts a couple years ago 1 25 Provide sufficient resources to match court staffing with county population growth. 1 26 Advocate for victims of crime including children of incarcerated parents. 1 27 Continue to interface with other human services systems to minimize adverse impacts and unintended consequences of changes in allocation formulas 1 This is becoming a big issue because of the cost for training personnel; some counties feel that the programs they already have in place are working and they don't want to be mandated to do this program. It is especially difficult for our Juvenile Department which is being mandated by the state to Note #1 use 25% of their July 05 funding for Evidence Based Practices and 50% of their July 1, 2007 funding for this program. If we use so much of the money for developing a tracking measure, it will eat up our ability to even help juveniles so they can be tracked. If a program is working and is measurable then mandatin Evidence Based Practices is over kill When the D.A. decides to try a case he or she has total authority to hire expert witnesses for the case. Note #1 Since these fees are entirely paid by the County, this seems to become an unfunded mandate. Our experience shows the can be very expensive. i ~wN~i iaca. Lane, Benson, Douglas, Umatilla, Jackson, Curry, Polk, Clackamas 8/2006 f~ ,~o Y 1~ E~/ T A Community Update on Child Abuse Prevention #r August 2006 dI '3 'ai ~ ~I` tip Y A Big Impact Dedicated Volunteers and Steady Supporters Make a Profound Difference in the Lives of Abused Kids At the KIDS Center, every donor and volunteer makes a difference in keeping children safe. Whether someone volunteers on a regular basis, helps out for a few hours during an event, or contributes items or money, whatever is given goes directly to the mission of the KIDS Center, which is to evaluate, treat and prevent child abuse. "Volunteers enable the KIDS Center to meet the needs of the children. We need volunteers in order to provide professional medical and therapy services, as well as outreach to prevent child abuse in the community," said Bob Smit, executive director of the KIDS Center. "As a nonprofit organization, we need to be good stewards of the donations we receive. Each gift-be it money, time, quilts, stuffed animals, or food-lets us do more with limited funds, and helps us ensure that 85 cents of every dollar we receive goes straight to the program services we offer kids." The organization works very hard to meet the needs of a volunteer, working with each person or group to find the right fit. Some groups, including those with children, might host a teddy bear- stuffing event to make stuffed animals for children who come to the KIDS Center. Someone else might take a Darkness to Light training to learn how to keep children in the community safe from child sexual abuse. "We find ways to get people involved and helping children. Everyone who volunteers is making a difference in keeping children safe. They make that whole circle happen'" said Smit. "It's important for people to find a way to give back. The payback to the kids and the community is multiplied many times over every time someone volunteers in any way they can" Serving the Children of Central Oregon The KIDS Center is dedicated to the evaluation, treatment and prevention of child abuse. CONTACT US Phone: 541.383.5958 Email: kidscenter@kidscenter. info Web: www.kidscenter.info KIDS Intervention and Diagnostic Service Center 1375 NW Kingston Ave. Bend, Oregon 97701 NPT~R Community Partner Passionate From The Start A Sense of Justice Still Drives Founding Board Member Jan Wick "I felt then, and I feel now, that children in our society have the fewest protections... and the people in our community could make a choice to do something about it." From its beginning, the KIDS Center has been a grassroots, community effort. Individuals, companies and organizations came together more than a decade ago to find a way to help children in the area. Jan Wick, owner of Avion Water, attended a community discussion on developing a local child advocacy center. He went back to the Bend Rotary and convinced other members to take on the project of building the KIDS Center. "I felt then and I feel now that children in our society have the fewest protections. They don't know how to go somewhere to get help. Our legal system, in a way, re- abuses children by having them testify in court," said Jan. "I decided that's a bad situation. The people in our community could make a choice to do something about it. Turns out a bunch of others shared that vision" "We've been helping kids ever since," he continued. "There is no clearly defined reason why I feel so strongly about the KIDS Center. I felt it was a matter of justice that children should have more protection. There is no other facility in our region that has the capacity to help an abused child the way the KIDS Center does" The KIDS Center allows children to be examined and interviewed in a safe setting, with the documents and video being able to be used in court, rather than a child having to tell his or her story many times. "The hard work, dedication and foresight of the founding members is evident today," said Bob Smit, executive director of the KIDS Center. "Jan is so instrumental in the success of this organization. He and the Rotary built this center stick by stick. To this day, Jan is still extremely involved" Jan, as chairman of the board of directors for the KIDS Center, is an advocate for the organization. He is a financial supporter as both an individual and through Avion Water. "I encourage my employees to be involved in community projects. Typically, they give me a Christmas present each year that is a donation to the KIDS Center. I'm very grateful for their support," said Jan. Smit said Jan and Avion Water help out in other ways. "There are times when we have some heavy lifting or need something transported, and Jan's crews are always available to help us' Smit said the KIDS Center depends on those in the community who feel passionate about its mission. "We are grateful to our long-term supporters, like Jan. As the KIDS Center strives to meet the increasing demand in our community, we greatly appreciate the dedication, expertise, and financial assistance given by our supporters' KIDS Center Board Expands: New Members Sought The KIDS Center has recently expanded its Board, and is seeking active community members and business leaders to serve on various board-run committees and ultimately serve as board members. For more information, visit our site at www.kidscenter.info or call Bob Smit, director, at 383-5958. Founding Board Member Jan Wick, Owner of Avion Water Help Comes in Many Forms Volunteers Lend Their Special Talents to the KIDS Center's Cause Help comes in many forms at the KIDS Center. Groups of senior citizens tuck donation forms into newsletters. Volunteers help out with events and fundraisers. Children make teddy bears. Girl Scout leaders, child care providers, and youth pastors host child abuse prevention trainings. All share a common desire: each wants to give back to the community and help keep kids safe. They all believe in the purpose of the KIDS Center. Here are a few more dedicated volunteers lending their talents to the cause. Sharing the KIDS Center with the Community Dawn Boone grew acquainted with the KIDS Center after her husband, Ray, was hired by the agency in 2002. The couple had just moved to Bend, and Dawn decided to volunteer while she looked for a job. Dawn soon put her graphic design and marketing background to use when she produced the first of many holiday cards that winter. "I was encouraged by the number of donations that first card elicited. The following spring, I got involved with the Blue Ribbon Campaign;' she said. Dawn developed a cohesive campaign with posters, billboards, print and theater ads, and informational pieces. Her work for the organization has expanded from specific events to a broader focus on marketing and branding. "I help strategize the best way to communicate the mission of the KIDS Center to the community," said Dawn, who began freelancing last year as a graphic designer and marketing consultant. Most recently, she has worked on expanding the reach and appeal of the organization's newsletter and web site. "I really believe in the KIDS Center," she said. "The more I'm involved with them, the more I learn. After four years, I'm even more convinced this is the organization to support." Reaching Out to Kids Nicole Meier volunteered once a week at the KIDS Center. From playing with children to filing medical charts, she provided an extra hand. "I wanted to volunteer somewhere in the community to give back. I enjoyed the staff and working with the kids'" she said. "It was a good feeling to help out. I would sit with the children and play games or color. The children were really receptive. It helped take their minds off why they were there" In addition to playing with kids and providing administrative help, Nicole assisted with the Blue Ribbon Campaign and the Teddy Bear Picnic. She prepared materials for local churches asking them to participate in Blue Ribbon Sunday, which is dedicated to child abuse prevention. "The KIDS Center is an amazing resource. It's wonderful that we have a place in the community that helps a family in need," she said. "Volunteering is easy to do. It doesn't matter how many hours you give-everything is appreciated" Giving Warmth Every child who uses the KIDS Center's services gets the chance to take home either a stuffed animal or a hand-made quilt. "For some children, it's the only sense of warmth and cuddling they get, especially if they're going back to a foster home or a place that is in turmoil. They get to take home that piece of warmth and protection;' said Bob Smit, executive director of the KIDS Center. Between 400 to 500 quilts are donated each year by local quilting groups and individuals. Mary Thorstead, of the Mt. Bachelor Quitters Guild, said members donate many quilts to various nonprofits. "It's an important piece of the guild to give back to the community. We love to make quilts, and it's nice to know they are helping out great organizations." Dawn Boone Nicole Meier Continued Support: Northwest Oregon Open and Nike For some, supporting the KIDS Center comes through financial donations and educating others in the community about how the organizations aims to evaluate, treat and prevent child abuse. Phil DiMeco and Marian Biscay learned of the KIDS Center when it first opened in 1994. Their friend, CJ, was one of the first therapists to work at the center and used Clousseau, a therapy dog, to help the children. "I became very interested in the KIDS Center's efforts to heal kids:' said Marian, a counselor who works with adult women. "I was very moved. I could see what a great job they were doing. We encourage people to donate, whether it's monetary or volunteer time." Phil counsels adult men who have been traumatized and abused, but had done mental health work with abused children. Having seen the result of childhood abuse in adults, the couple wanted to continue to support treating children. "Most people we see have been emotionally, sexually or physically abused in their past. The effects have followed them into their adult life. It has an effect of relationship issues, chemical addiction, depression and anxiety:" he said. "As adults, they know how it impacts them and they want to release and heal from it' Both see how abuse infiltrates into society, affecting more than just the victim. Marian is often hired by companies and organizations to ~~4 I y: The KIDS Center was honored to be selected by the Pacific Northwest Section PGA as the recipient of the 2006 Oregon Open held at Eagle Crest Resort June 27-30,2006. A beautiful week in Difference Central Oregon provided the backdrop to an help with adult bullying in the workplace. This she said, is often an extension of childhood abuse that has not been treated. "Phil and Marian see the need for the KIDS Center. It's a strong belief of their's that children and families need to be healed and grow up in the right way," said Bob Smit, executive director of the KIDS Center. "The earlier a child can be treated, the better;' said Phil. "Abuse is far-reaching. Children grow up, it gets into their relationships, they become parents and it goes on to the next generation." "I personally see treating children as the beginning of societal healing. Addressing it early makes for healthier adults. That's a good goal:' said Marian. "The benefit is the immediate healing of the children and their family. It transfers to other family members, schools and hopefully the culture." Marian and Phil often donate in the names of others as a gift. This spring, several donations were given in the name of high school graduates. "We donate on behalf of the healthy kids that we know, and families and friends. It's kids helping kids:' Marian said. "They always respond with a lot of caring. The goal is to pass that gift on to the community and into their lives." exciting tournament. Thanks to the support provided by many volunteers, golfers and golf packages from Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie, donated by NIKE, the KIDS Center received a donation of $4500. The KIDS Center is proud of the partnership we have had with the PGA over that past three years, and we are looking forward to another great tournament in 2007!